Jane Jolly & Di Wu

Before you begin your research at the National Library it is important to be prepared.

Explore handwritten diaries that can now be read online.

Search for government publications in our collections or in state or territory collecting institutions.

12,569 music scores which were used in Australian cinemas in the silent film era (roughly 1896 to 1929).

Annual statements of expectations from the portfolio minister and statements of intent, in response from National Library of Australia.

You may need to access statistical data to support or illustrate your research. This guide will help you find and access key records and resources.

Papers of Christina Stead including diaries, manuscripts of her works, correspondence, personal documents, cuttings and photographs as well as papers of her biographers.

Manuscripts of poems and stories and letters from over 70 writers that Stephens assembled in the years in which he was editing the ‘Red Page’ of the Bulletin and later the Bookfellow.

If you are researching members of your family who were removed from their families under past Australian Government practices, you can find information documenting the experiences of Stolen Generations in our collection.